SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W19
HLFXGB21W19 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21W19 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | W19 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Warrington Service Centre |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HLFX Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- W19 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21W19?
HLFXGB21W19 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Warrington Service Centre, part of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21W19 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21W19 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21W19 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21W19.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21W19 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and W19 is the code of the department Warrington Service Centre.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.